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J. A. MONTGOMERY, DECD. H. I., W. H. M. 0. MONTGOMERY, ADMINISTEATORS.00W STABLE.

APPLICATION FILED JUNI'. 28, 1910.

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J. A. MONTGOMERY, DEGD. H.I., W. H. & M. 0. MONTGOMERY, ADHINIBTRATOBS.COW STABLE. APPLICATION FILED JUNE 2B, 1910.

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Patented July 23, 1912.

J. A. MONTGOMERY, DEGD.

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H. M. O. MONTGOMERY, ADMINISTRATORS.

APPLICATION FILED JUNI] 2, 1910.

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JOI-IN ARTHUR MONTGOMERY, OF WALTON, NEW YORK; HARRIET I. MONTGOMERY,WILLIAM I-I. MONTGOMERY, ANI) MAXWELL C. MONTGOMERY ADMINISTRATORS OFSAID JOI-IN ARTHUR MONTGOMERY, DECEASED.

COW-STABLE.

Specication of Letters I'atent.

Patented July 23, 1912.

Application led .Tune 28, 1910. Serial No. 569,298.

To all whom t may concern Be it known that I, JOHN A. MONTGOM- Enr, acitizen of the United States, and a resident of Walton, in the county ofDelaware and State of New York, have invented a new and ImprovedCow-Stable, of which the following is a full, clear, and exactdescription.

Among the principal objects which the present invention has in view are:to provide a stable constructed and arranged so that the atmosphereinfolding the head and breathed by the cows is maintained separated fromthe atmosphere infolding the body of the cows; to provide a flexibleneck confining partition adapted to assume, or be placed in position topermit the assumption by the animal of various attitudes standing orrecumbent; to provide a construction for a feeding manger adapted to bemade and maintained sanitary; to provide means for inspecting the onesection of the stable from the other section thereof; and to providesuit-able ventilation augmenting devices for the head confining sectionof the stable.

One embodiment of the present invention is disclosed in the structureillustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which like characters ofreference denote corresponding parts in all the views, and in which-Figure 1 is a horizontal section in plan of a stable constructed andarranged in accordance with the present invention; Fig. 2 is a verticalsection taken on the line 2 2 in Fig. 1; Fig. 3 is a fragmentary view,on an enlarged scale and in elevation, showing the swinging retainingscreen for conning a cow in the stable; Fig. 4t is a detail view, on anenlarged scale and in horizontal section, taken on the line 't-4 in Fig.3; Fig. 5 is a detail view, on an enlarged scale, showing insideelevation the retaining screen, part of the outer structure beingcut away to show the inner working members; Fig. 6 is a detail view,fragmentary in form, showing the confining yoke stanchions in lockedposition; Fig. 7 is a view similar to Fig. 6, showing the stanchions inunlocked position; Fig.y 8 is a detail view in plan, 'showing the topframe and pivot for the retaining screen; Fig. 9 is a detail view inlayout of the cable for operating theV adjustable curtains.

The present custom is to stable cows in compartments where they breathethe atmosphere more or less polluted with the fumes from the body orcontaminated by the excretions of the various animals. It is well knownthat the unventilated moisture laden atmosphere of the usual stable forcows is productive of tuberculosis and other bacilli diseases to whichthe cow is at present subjected. It is needful that the body of the cowshould be well protected and warmed, and also that the air breathedshould .be pure. The most feasible method of warming the body hasheretofore proved to be the suppression of ventilation and to confiningthe accumulation of bodily heat radiated from the bodies of the variousanimals coniined. Cows do `not seem to thrive when covered withblankets, even if this method were, for other reasons, not deemedimpracticable. Further, it has been discovered that when cows are sohoused as to breathe pure air, the milk yielded by the cows will bepurer.

It is an endeavor on my part to overcome the difficulties mentioned byproviding a stable having two distinct and air-separated compartments 10and 11, within the former of which it is arranged that the body portionin the rear of the neck of the animal shall be confined, while the neckadjacent to the head, and the head, shall be confined within thecompartment 11. By an arrangement permitting this disposition of theanimal l am permitted to provide distinct systems of ventilation, thatin the compartment 11 being augmented farin excess of that in thecompartment 10.

Lengthwise of the building. I erect a partition 12, extended from thefloor tothe ceiling or roof of the stable. The partition is closelyformed to separate the compartments 10 and 11. At intervals openingsformed by frames 18, 13 are provided in the partition 12 to receive ayielding neck confining screen. These openings are separated the desireddistance to permit the-freedom necessary for the bodies of the cows whenthe necks and heads are yconfined in the screens mounted in the saidopenings.

The screens consist of a rectangular rigid frame, the side stilesv14,111 whereof are joined at the upper and lower ends by rails 15, 15.The rails 15, 15 are provided at the balancing center with pivot pins 16set out from blocks 17. The blocks 17 are properly seated on similarblocks formed in the heads 13 and sills 19 of the frame openings. Thetrame of the screen is thus permitted to rock in the vertical plane onthe said pivots. The limit of this rocking is set by flexible curtains20, 20, secured to the said stiles 14 and the vertical members of theframes 13. The curtains 20, 2O thus cover the gap which would otherwisebe left between the screen trame and the opening frame 13.

The screen is provided to form retaining members for the cow as asubstitute for the halter provided in the usual stables. The retainingdevices so employed are stanchion bars 21, 21. The stanchion bars 21, 21are pivoted at 22, 22 in a sill plate 23, secured rigidly in structuralrelation with the stiles 14, 14. Between the stanchion bars 21, 21, whenin the spread condition, and the stiles 14, 14, are panels 24, 24. Thestanchion bars 21, 21 are retracted to rest upon the panels 24, 24, andto spread the upper ends of the said stanchions by spiral springs 25,25. rllhe said stanchion bars 21, 21 are locked in vertical paralleldisposition by latches 26, 26, which latches are seated by a spring 27.The ends of the latches 26 are overlapped, and the spring 27 bears onthe upper of said latches, one depressing the other of said latchesthrough the connection between the same.

The stanchion bars 21, 21 are drawn together when the head of the cow isprotruded therethrough. The stanchion bars are thus moved by a cable 28.The cable 28 is anchored in one of the said stanchion bars and reevedthrough an eyelet or perforation in the other of said stanchion bars,and guided over a pulley 29 to convey the said cable in dependedposition on the said screen and on the body containing compartment ofthe stable. The cable 23 is provided with a pull ring 30 by which thesaid cable is operated. In the operation ot the cable, when the same isdrawn upon, the stanchion bars are drawn together until they strike upona spacing block 31. In this position the latches 26, 26 strike behindthe extended ends 32, 32 provided on said stanchion bars and lock thesame in vertical or holding position.

When it is desired to release the animal a cable 33 is drawn upon. Thecable 33 is attached to the lower of the said latches 26, 26, and isguided over a pin 34 and pulleys 35 and 36 to the outer side of theframe, where it is provided with a ring 37. Vhen the cable 33 is drawnupon it raises the latches 26, 26 until the same are lifted fromengagement withl the ends 32, 32 on the stanchion bars 21, 21.Immediately the latches 26, 26 release the said stanchions the tendedbetween the stiles 14, 14 and the vertical members of the trames 13.

Secured closely to the stiles 14, 14 are curtains 39, 39. The curtains39, 39 are each guidably supported on ruimer rods 40, 40 by eyelet rings41, 41, similar to the manner of hanging domestic curtains. The curtainsare operated by a cable 42, the ring terminals 43 and 44 whereof aredisposed in such manner that operating the said cable by pulling on oneopens the said curtains, while operating the cable by pulling on theother closes the said curtains. This operation of the cable 42 is eectedthrough the method of supporting the same on the pulleys 45, 45 and 46.The pulley 46 constis tutes the turning pulley for the diliierent eX-tensions of the cable 42. Between the upper and lower pairs of pulleys45, and at 47, the cable 42 is crossed. By connecting the oppositeextensions of the cable 42 at the upper and lower edges of the curtains39, the same drawing direction is impartedr to each edge of the saidcurtains when one of the terminals of the cable is drawn upon. Thus, asshown in Fig. 9 of the drawings, when the ring 43 is drawn upon, thecable 42 moved in the manner indicated by the arrows. It the right handcurtain be secured at the point a on the upper extension of the cable,and at the point on the lower extension of the cable, the curtain willoperate in the same direction. The left hand curtain is secured at thepoint marked c in the drawings on the opposite extension of the cable atthe upper edge, and at the point Z on the lower edge of the curtain, andon the opposite extension of the cable 42.

Vhen the curtains 39, 39 above described are drawn by pulling on thering 43, the edges of the curtains are drawn close against the side ofthe neck of the animal whose head is extended between the stanchion bars21, 21. rlhe gap in the curtains is not suiiicient to permit anyquantity of atmosphere to pass from the inner compartment 10 of thestable to the outer compartment 11. At the same time the gap does notconfine the neck of the animal against up and down movement, thecurtains spreading to permit the movement of the neck.

It will be seen from the above described construct-ion that an animalconfined between the stanchion bars 21, 21 is at liberty to move hishead and neck within reasonable latitudes compatible with the objectv ofthe frame and stanchion bars, which is to hold the animal insubstantially restricted area. 'Ihe stanchion bars 21, 21 open to nearthe floor, the plate 23 being scooped out to form a recess 48, the upperedge of which is very close to the bottom board 49 of the manger. Thisconstruction permits the animal to assume a recumbent or reposefulposition without restriction. In the recumbent position it will beunderstood that the head of the animal rests on the board 49 of themanger.

It is to prevent the pawing of the animal, and striking with the hooilupon the curtains 39, 39, or the insertion of the hoof between thestanchion bars 21, 21, that I have provided a fender board 50. Thefender board 50 is cut away in the center to form a recess 51, adaptedto ft under and around the neck of the animal when coniined between thestanchion bars 21, 21. The board 50 is normally raised by spiral springs52, 52, which springs are anchored at 53, 53 to the Jframe of the screenand to lugs 54, 54 extended from the board 50. The board 50 is furtherprovided with guide extensions 55, which are fitted in grooves providedin the frame of the screen to guide the movement of the said board whenthe same is depressed to permit the neck of the animal to assume thelowered recumbent position when 1n repose.

The manger is constructed from the bottom board 49. This is raised on asill block 5G a few inches above the Hoor of the stable. A drain slot 57is provided for cleaning the manger. In the present instance, however,this is provided for by moving the manger and cleaning thereunder. Themanger is extended the full length of the compartment 11, and eachtrough is divided by partitions 5s, 5s.

For the inspection from the compartment 11 of the compartment 10, thepartit-ion 12 is provided with small windows 59, 59. It will beunderstood that the compartments 10 and 11 are each provided withlighting windows 60, G0, and with entrance doors 61,61.

To augment the ventilation of the compartment 11, the said compartmentis provided with a series of Ventilating openings 62, 62. It will beunderstood in this connection that any approved method of ventilatingthe compartment 11 to secure a per feet circulation of air therein maybe employed in this construction, without altering the spirit of thepresent invention.

I-Iaving thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent is 1. In a cow stable, a partition forming aplurality of compartments, said partition adapted to prevent circulationof air between said compartments; a plurality of openings in saidpartition for the protrusion of the heads of the animals; a plurality ofstanchions vertically disposed within said openings adapted to preventthe withdrawal of the heads of the said animals; yielding curtainssecured in said openings adapted to infold the necks of the animals; aplurality of guide rods for said curtains to guidingly support the samein parallel paths; and a cable attached to said curtains for drawing thesame upon the necks of the animals.

2. In a cow stable, a partition forming a plurality of compartments,said partition adapted to prevent the circulation of air between saidcompartments; a plurality of openings in said partition for theprotrusion of the heads of the animals; a plurality oistanchionsvertically disposed within said openings adapted to prevent thewithdrawal of the heads of the said animals; yielding curtains securedin said openings adapted to infold the necks of the animals; a pluralityof guide rods for said curtains to guidingly support the same inparallel paths; and a cable crossed in its extension and attached tosaid curtains to draw the same past each other to fold upon the necks ofthe animals.

In testimony whereof I have signed this specification in the presence oftwo subscribing witnesses.

JOHN ARTHUR MONTGOMERY.

Witnesses:

WILLIAM FINGH WHITE, SAMUEL HENRY FANOHER.

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